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COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
MICHAEL FINE
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SWIM EMPOWERMENT
The fatal drowning rate of African American children aged 5-14 is three times that of white children. This startling statistic may be attributed to the fact that 70% of African Americans do not know how to swim. Swim Empowerment seeks to change these numbers by giving Rhode Island youth direct access to the resources they need to learn how to swim: transportation, open pools, and highly qualified, culturally-sensitive swimming instructors.
FUERZA LABORAL
A workers' rights center in Central Falls, Rhode Island whose mission is to shift the balance of power in our economy towards labor by organizing workers to become community leaders; by taking direct action to recover unpaid wages and improve workplace conditions; by forcing institutional changes that will better prevent injustices, and by creating co-ops that provide living-wage employment instead of the low-wage, exploitative jobs typically reserved for immigrants and people of color.
ADAMS PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Adams Public Library primarily serves Central Falls residents of all ages by providing access to materials and services which meet their informational, educational and recreational needs. The library is dedicated to serving the needs of the community.
HIAS
HIAS is the international Jewish humanitarian organization that provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers in more than 20 countries. They work to resettle refugees, end gender-based violence, support community mental health, provide legal support, promote economic inclusion, respond to emergencies, and advocate for refugee rights.
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